Getting new file server. Special considerations for Revit?

Hi all,
My office (small architecture firm) is looking to purchase a new file server. Our current one is a Mac Pro 1,1 (2006). We're Mac based and use VMWare Fusion on most workstations for our Autodesk Software. I use Bootcamp on mine. My employer is under the impression we can use a $500 Mac Mini as a replacement file server for our 10 person office, ~1tb of data, and website. We have a separate Mac Mini for email. Are there any hardware considerations I should make them aware of since we use it for Revit central models? I have a vague understanding of what hardware is prioritized for individuals workstations, but not for the file server where our central models live.

"One node is a DC, the other is a member server. "
Sounds like you should pick one of the many documents/videos available from TechNet or Microsoft Virtual Academy instead of CBT Nuggets. They are giving you bad information. You cannot cluster DCs. It's that simple. Cluster
nodes have to be members of a cluster.
.:|:.:|:. tim

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